Family Farmstead Dairy Announces Recall of Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese Due to Potential E. coli O26:H11 and O45:H2 Contamination
Reason for Recall
WORCESTER, NY, October 15, 2026 - Family Farmstead Dairy of Worcester, NY is recalling specific lot of cheddar cheese because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. Coli O157:H7). E. coli O157:H7 causes a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools. Although most healthy ad
Date Issued
Category
Food
Status
urgent
Issuing Agency
FDA CFSAN
Editorial note
E. coli O157:H7 recalls warrant immediate action. Bloody diarrhea is a warning sign of potential kidney involvement — do not wait it out.
About E. coli contamination
Certain strains of Escherichia coli — particularly E. coli O157:H7 and other Shiga toxin-producing strains — can cause severe illness. Symptoms include severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting, typically appearing 3 to 4 days after exposure. In a small percentage of cases, especially in children under 5, the infection can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure that can be life-threatening.
⚠ Seek medical attention immediately if you develop severe abdominal pain or bloody diarrhea after consuming a recalled product.
What to do if you're affected
- →Stop consuming the product immediately.
- →Check your package against the specific lot numbers and UPC codes listed in the recall notice.
- →Dispose of the product or return it to the store for a full refund.
- →Seek medical attention if you develop severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, or vomiting — these can signal a serious E. coli infection.
- →Young children and elderly adults face a higher risk of complications including kidney failure. Do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
About the FDA CFSAN
This recall was issued by the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), which oversees most packaged foods, produce, seafood, dietary supplements, and bottled water sold in the United States. The FDA monitors the food supply through facility inspections, laboratory testing, import screening, and consumer reports. When a contamination or labeling problem is found, the FDA works with the company on a voluntary recall or requests a mandatory one. Recalls are classified by severity: Class I (reasonable probability of serious harm or death), Class II (possible temporary adverse effects, remote probability of serious harm), Class III (unlikely to cause health effects, but violates regulations).
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